Super Rugby Rnd 1 2020: Sunwolves v Rebels

[Rebels3]

I’m thinking the next few weeks are the most important in Ainsley’s career. Some poor performances and he easily could see himself well and truly on the outer.

It’s a solid team, although I never realise what Cottrell has that others don’t.

 

[Mr Wobbly]

 

[KevinO]

I am hoping for a big win against that side

 

[Mr Wobbly]

I am hoping for a big win against that side

Yeah, there are some good players in their team but they've only been together a couple of weeks.

We definitely need a bonus point win here. Most good teams will be targeting five points when they play the SW, if we don't get one it puts us behind from the start.

 

[Mr Wobbly]

I’m thinking the next few weeks are the most important in Ainsley’s career. Some poor performances and he easily could see himself well and truly on the outer.

It’s a solid team, although I never realise what Cottrell has that others don’t.

Solid team but still some odd selections:

Why move Koro to the right (or wrong) wing?
How do either of RH-P or Cottrell start ahead of Jones?
Why have two specialist backs on the pine with a 6/2 bench? Surely you would pick a halfback and someone that can cover a few positions.

Wessells does seem to love the idea of a big backrow. He played dual blindside flankers quite a few times last year. Cottrell played a fair bit at 7, IIRC.

 

[Micheal]

Solid team but still some odd selections:

Why move Koro to the right (or wrong) wing?
How do either of RH-P or Cottrell start ahead of Jones?
Why have two specialist backs on the pine with a 6/2 bench? Surely you would pick a halfback and someone that can cover a few positions.

Wessells does seem to love the idea of a big backrow. He played dual blindside flankers quite a few times last year. Cottrell played a fair bit at 7, IIRC.

As a Tahs fan, I have absolutely never understood the Jones hype -- pre or post his departure, and I'd select RHP, Cottrell and Philip over him.

They have a mongrel and a physicality that he doesn't.

Jones just reminds me of another Dennis or Simmons. Workmanlike.

 

[Mr Wobbly]

As a Tahs fan, I have absolutely never understood the Jones hype -- pre or post his departure, and I'd select RHP, Cottrell and Philip over him.

They have a mongrel and a physicality that he doesn't.

Jones just reminds me of another Dennis or Simmons. Workmanlike.

I would say that Dennis and Simmons have both had pretty decent careers, wouldn't you agree?

 

[Micheal]

I would say that Dennis and Simmons have both had pretty decent careers, wouldn't you agree?

Of course, as has Jones. But that isn't particularly relevant to my post.

Just saying I don't get the hype behind him. Hyperbolic - of course - but some people refer to him as the second coming round these parts.

My point is I wouldn't plonk Jones in that starting side. I would however give Dennis a start over Cottrell and Simmons over RHP.

 

[Tex]

Of course, as has Jones. But that isn't particularly relevant to my post.

Just saying I don't get the hype behind him. Hyperbolic - of course - but some people refer to him as the second coming round these parts.

My point is I wouldn't plonk Jones in that starting side. I would however give Dennis a start over Cottrell and Simmons over RHP.

Gotta remember, Jones was here at the start. Same deal with Laurie - mightn't be the best players in their positions, but good clubmen and deserving of our one-eyed support

 

[stoff]

Gotta remember, Jones was here at the start. Same deal with Laurie - mightn't be the best players in their positions, but good clubmen and deserving of our one-eyed support

I never realised how hard it was being a Rebel - sends you bald.

 

[Dctarget]

I never realised how hard it was being a Rebel - sends you bald.

Apparently pays for your transplant though.

 

[Tex]

I never realised how hard it was being a Rebel - sends you bald.

We've had some good baldies over the years.

Stirlo, Cordingly, Meakes, Laurie

 

[Derpus]

I don't know what I expected but the Rebels downfall will once again be their weak tight 5.

Weak front 3, their locks are super rugby level.

 

[qwerty51]

Super Rugby level standard for a non-playoff team sure.

 

[Highlander35]

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rug...elbourne-rebels-new-hope-20200131-p53wlc.html

Article is all worth it for the line below

"Fereti was injured a lot of last year, even though the fat uncle at the barbecue criticised me [online] a lot for not playing him," Wessels said.

 

[Braveheart81]

Sounds like a bit of a Sa'aga.

 

[oztimmay]

Sounds like a bit of a Sa'aga.

Did you get a bulk deal of dad jokes from Aldi or something?

 

[Braveheart81]

Did you get a bulk deal of dad jokes from Aldi or something?

There was a special on veal so I need to get everyone to try it, across multiple social media platforms.

 

[Rebels3]

As a Tahs fan, I have absolutely never understood the Jones hype -- pre or post his departure, and I'd select RHP, Cottrell and Philip over him.

They have a mongrel and a physicality that he doesn't.

Jones just reminds me of another Dennis or Simmons. Workmanlike.

Jones is right up there with the best defensive line out players in the comp, also a massive work rate across all facets, not just someone that hits rucks. Problem he has is that he’s got hands like feet.

 

[molman]

Not a great start for the Rebels. 12-3 against after 20mins.